Butler cross country runner Alexa Marshall and football defensive back Craig Royal have been selected as the White Eagle Credit Union Athletes of the Week for the week of October 21st through October 27th, 2024.

Alexa Marshall (Cross Country)

Marshall, a freshman from Rose Hill, Kan., helped the Grizzly women’s cross country team to a Region 6 and Jayhawk East title on Friday morning. The Grizzlies edged out Hutchinson to win the title. Marshall played a big role in the championship as she registered a personal record run (20:26.83) in the women’s 5k, placing 32nd out of 70 runners. Marshall’s times have improved with each meet this season and it culminated in a personal best in the Region 6 championship.

Craig Royal (Football)

Royal, a sophomore from Houston, Texas, helped the No. 13 Grizzlies defeat No. 1 Hutchinson 27-22 on the road Saturday afternoon. Royal was part of the Grizzly defense’s strong effort, holding Hutchinson to a season-low 22 points. The Grizzlies forced six turnovers in the game and Royal came away with two interceptions. He also added 11 total tackles, a career-high. Royal had an interception late in the fourth quarter that helped put a stop to the Blue Dragons as they were driving down the field.

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